June 13, 2012 5:09pm EDTJune 13, 2012 3:46pm EDTCommissioner Roger Goodell has issued a league-wide memo to all club personnel to serve as both a reminder about the dangers of drunken driving and a warning of the consequences that come with such an action.

The NFL has taken notice of just how many of its current players have been arrested for DUI and other incidents this offseason and is taking the necessary steps to cut down on the problem.

NFL.com confirmed a CBSSports.com report that commissioner Roger Goodell has issued a league-wide memo to all club personnel to serve as both a reminder about the dangers of drunken driving and a warning of the consequences that come with such an action.

"There have been several negative law enforcement incidents in recent months involving both players and non-player employees," Goodell's memo reads. "These incidents primarily have involved alcohol or drug-related offenses, specifically driving while impaired. Clearly, operating a vehicle under the influence of any substance poses a significant risk of injury to the driver and others. These risks are underscored by well-known tragedies within the NFL family.

Goodell also stressed the need for players, coaches and other team staff to "conduct themselves in a responsible manner" in accordance with the league's Personal Conduct Policy.

"Every negative incident undermines the respect we have earned from our fans, erodes the confidence of our business partners and threatens the continued success of the league," the memo continued. "As your club concludes its minicamp, it is essential that you take time to reinforce this message with your staff and players."

The NFL is also bringing out the reinforcements to make sure players entering the league are aware of their new professional responsibilities. Directly related to the DUI issue, FOXSports.com reports Mothers Against Drunken Driving will be represented during the league's rookie symposium to be held in Canton, Ohio from June 25-28.

Another important presence at the symposium will be Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, who has had to overcome numerous off-field problems since being drafted sixth overall by the Tennessee Titans in 2005. They piled up to the point the league suspended him for a total of 22 games in 2007 and 2008.

Jones told Bengals.com he is committed to serving as the cautionary tale for this year's draft class by sharing the gravity of his past mistakes with the rookies.

"The message is, this is not a joke," Jones said. "At the end of the day you have to treat it like a business, And you're a business owner and every decision you make is a reflection of you."

Since January, eight NFL players have been arrested in relation to DUI, and four of those arrests come in the past month. Two Sundays ago, it was Jacksonville Jaguars first-round wide receiver Justin Blackmon. Last Sunday, it was New York Giants stalwart offensive lineman David Diehl.

While language in the collective bargaining agreement still clouds the extent to which the league can punish DUI defenders, it's important the NFL is pushing forward with its aggressive preventative measures.